Sea otters do sleep. They can sleep at any time, be it day or night. Typically, you will find them sleeping in groups, called rafts, floating on their backs on the ocean surface. They often wrap themselves in kelp or hold hands. This prevents them from drifting apart due to ocean currents while they are … Read more
Sea otters love a diet rich in shellfish and other invertebrates. They’re big fans of crabs, clams, snails, worms, abalones, sea urchins, and mussels. They can sometimes eat squids, octopuses, fish, seabirds, and even plants. This diverse menu helps them meet their energy needs and stay warm in the icy waters. Did you know sea … Read more
Sea otters are highly intelligent animals. They have large brains and complex nervous systems that allow them to learn, remember, and solve problems. Impressively, they are among the few mammals, other than primates, that can use tools without any training or prior experience. Ever seen a sea otter crack open a shell using a rock … Read more
Sea otters are endangered due to human activities and climate change. Key factors include ocean pollution, overfishing, habitat loss, illegal hunting for their thick fur, predation, and disease. The result is that a whirlpool of such problems has pulled their numbers down to frightening lows. Sea otters play a much more significant part in our … Read more
We can all agree that sea otters are cute and have some of the nicest features on the planet, but where do they live? Did you know that sea otters can live in both the Pacific Ocean and coastal areas? They live in some other areas too. So, if you don’t already know this and … Read more
